Books on Prescription
Book Yourself to Health: Would you like to better understand conditions and how they can be managed? - Find information that will help you through Books on 'Prescription'.
What is Books on Prescription?
The books recommended by professionals for books on 'prescription' have a focus on information and self-help, helping people to understand their difficulties and to make positive changes in their lives. Some of these books can also be helpful for relatives, friends and carers to read to increase their understanding of a particular difficulty.
Whilst information and self-help can be very beneficial, they may not be sufficient in some situations.
If there is no improvement or things get worse, after trying the strategies in the book, seek help from a trained professional such as a GP or nurse.
Every library in West Lothian has copies of the recommended books.
Borrow Books Online
You can borrow all relevant titles online using our Books on Prescription Online book search
Further Information
For more information contact either:
- jeanette.castle@westlothian.gov.uk (Central Support Co-ordinator for Libraries and Heritage, West Lothian Libraries). Tel: 01506 281273
- The Big Plus - 0800 917 8000 - To get better at reading, writing or using numbers, call this number and you will be put in touch with someone who will help you to do this in West Lothian.
- NHS Inform (opens new window) - a new national health information service for Scotland. Information for the public, patients and carers.
Search results
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Lothian Diabetes Services - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39457/Lothian-Diabetes-Services-WebsiteOn the Website for Lothian Diabetes Services you'll find information on local services and initiatives and links to other diabetes sites with information for bo...
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My Diabetes Patient Portal - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39458/My-Diabetes-Patient-Portal-WebsiteMy diabetes my way is the NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
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Diabetes UK - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39459/Diabetes-UK-WebsiteDiabetes UK is the leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.
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Caring for someone with a heart problem
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39460/Caring-for-someone-with-a-heart-problemCoronary heart disease is the greatest cause of ill health and death in the western world, and a particularly common problem in the UK. This book offers practic...
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Stop that Heart Attack!
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39461/Stop-that-Heart-AttackThis practical manual illustrates the wide effects of heart disease in the UK and shows how you can significantly reduce the risk of a heart attack without reso...
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39462/Chest-Heart-and-Stroke-Scotland-WebsiteChest Heart & Stroke Scotland improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influen...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - answers at your fingertips
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39463/Chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-answers-at-your-fingertipsChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects one in 10 people over the age of 65 and is predicted to be the fifth most common cause of death by 2020. Th...
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The chronic bronchitis and emphysema handbook
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39464/The-chronic-bronchitis-and-emphysema-handbookThis revised edition on self-managing the diseases of chronic bronchitis and emphysema and how to lead a happy, healthy life has been updated to include chapter...
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COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39465/COPD-Chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-diseaseUnderstanding Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease By Daniel Lee
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - Website
https://westlothianhscp.org.uk/article/39466/Chest-Heart-and-Stroke-Scotland-WebsiteChest Heart & Stroke Scotland improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influen...